DALLAS—Sheraton Dallas is redefining urban hospitality through sustainability, smart space utilization, and hyper-local sourcing, with the Herb 'N Jungle garden leading the charge. Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, the Herb 'N Jungle is a 4,750-square-foot rooftop urban garden on the hotel’s fourth-floor outdoor terrace. It exemplifies how underused outdoor space can be reimagined to create real operational value and guest engagement. This garden does more than enhance aesthetics. It supplies fresh herbs, vegetables, and greens directly to the hotel’s kitchens, powering menus in all culinary operations, including the four premier dining outlets, with hyper-local, organic ingredients. The result: a more...

WESTHAMPTON, N.Y.—Set to offer a fresh take on luxury hospitality in the Hamptons, Three Ducks Westhampton will open its doors in summer 2025. The hotel is a collaboration and debut property for designer-developers Randall Stone and Elizabeth Bakhash of Three Ducks Hospitality, a hospitality brand focused on creating design-forward properties that celebrate the locale. Stone and Bakhash first met while working at a New York brand and experience agency, where they discovered a shared passion for redefining hospitality through curated guest experiences. The property will be managed by Joseph Montag of FIRM Hospitality, also Managing Director of Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton,...

VENICE, ITALY—The St. Regis Venice, the embodiment of historic elegance and modern luxury on the Grand Canal, is the recipient of Green Key certification, awarded by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Established in 1999, Green Key is considered a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. “We are incredibly proud to achieve the Green Key certification,” said Audrey Huttert, General Manager at The St. Regis Venice. “Sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations, from pioneering initiatives such as being the first hotel in Venice to install electric charging stations...

KOHALA COAST, HAWAII—Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, has completed the first phase of its $200 million renovation and unveiled its on-property garden, created to redefine coastal dining with a transformative culinary experience. By blending the island’s abundant variety of fresh local vegetables, herbs, and fruit with innovative culinary techniques at Manta restaurant, the newly reinvigorated oceanfront venue introduces a new concept: a hyper-farm-to-table menu sourced directly from the resort’s “Ulu Garden.” This results in bold interpretations of classic Hawaiian cuisine. Nestled within the resort, the Ulu Garden is a testament to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s commitment to...

CAM RANH, VIETNAM—Alma Resort Cam Ranh is encouraging the young and the young at heart to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in the name of the environment. From Monday to Sunday between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the award-winning resort’s Kid’s Club offers its “Green Hands, Green Future Tree Planting Activity”. Green thumbs choose between planting three different trees; a Golden Bell, a Bauhinia variegata or a coconut Tree. Participants receive a personalised name tag for their tree as well as regular photo updates of its progress. “Leave your mark on our resort by selecting from three tree...

SEATTLE—1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle, debuting in April 2025. Set in the buzzy South Lake Union neighborhood at the cross-section of Seattle’s emerging biotech and big-tech industries, 1 Hotel Seattle is a world-class urban retreat, blending sustainable luxury with the restorative beauty of the Pacific Northwest. “Seattle has always been a city that values sustainability, innovation, and connection to nature,” says Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts (soon to be Starwood Hotels). “With 1...

BOZEMAN, MONT.—Field & Stream Lodge Co., a new hospitality platform born from the iconic Field & Stream brand, announces the debut of its first property: Field & Stream Bozeman. Backed by over 150 years of heritage and expertise in the Great Outdoors, this Lodge blends the timeless traditions of hunting and fishing lodges with modern amenities. Now accepting reservations, Field & Stream Bozeman is poised to become a year-round basecamp for outdoor adventure. Located just one mile from Downtown Bozeman, the Lodge offers unparalleled proximity to Montana’s most celebrated destinations, including Bridger Bowl, Big Sky Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and the...

NASHVILLE, TENN.—Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the bustling Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, nestled between downtown Nashville and the West End and steps from famed Broadway Street, offering easy access to the city’s best retail shops, restaurants, bars and live entertainment. Developed through a partnership between New Orleans-based real estate firm HRI Hospitality and Nashville-based C. B. Ragland Company, the hotel features 210 rooms with 2,200 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a spacious fitness center and flexible common spaces for working, socializing and hosting small events. It also boasts Café...

ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL—Octant Évora, located on 27 acres within the UNESCO-listed city of Évora in Portugal’s Alentejo region since 2021, opens now its doors to the Perdiganito Reserve. Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Europe’s largest reservoir, the expansion project covers six hectares and offers an array of new features designed to preserve the natural reserve’s authenticity while offering unique experiences for couples, families, and children. The Land of Explorers The first stop is the Land of Explorers, an imaginative space dedicated to the hotel’s youngest guests, designed to help them foster a deeper connection with nature. This area offers interactive experiences such as stargazing, a story tree,...

GLENEDEN BEACH, ORE.—Salishan Coastal Lodge, a member of the Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels collection, is setting new benchmarks in Epic Experiences and Holistic Hospitality through its comprehensive approach to wellness, kindness, and environmental stewardship. “Having undergone a complete reinvention over the last five years, the enduring appeal of Salishan Coastal Lodge now shines brighter than ever. As this beloved destination approaches its 60th birthday, Salishan has once again been recognized as one of the Best Resorts in the West by Travel and Leisure Magazine,” said Ken Cruse, founder and CEO of SCP Hotels. “Holistic Hospitality values underscore all aspects of the new...